Abstract
The distal radius and the scaphoid are the most commonly injured carpal bones among both active adults and the osteoporotic elderly. The purpose of surgical treatment is to restore form and function to the wrist. Depending on the nature of the fracture, either topical procedures or invasive surgery can be applied. This article critiques the treatments currently used for fixation of wrist fractures in order to drive the development of new materials to improve patient outcomes.
Recommended Citation
B. A. Khader and M. R. Towler, "Common Treatments and Procedures Used for Fractures of the Distal Radius and Scaphoid: A Review," Materials Science and Engineering C, vol. 74, pp. 422 - 433, Elsevier, May 2017.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2016.12.038
Department(s)
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0928-4931
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2023 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 May 2017
PubMed ID
28254313
Included in
Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering Commons, Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation Commons
